NDIS PATHWAY AND UDC SUPPORT

How can United Disability Care assist me in utilising my NDIS plan?

At United Disability Care we have a range of services and supports that are available under the NDIS framework. Our experienced staff understand the new NDIS government scheme that has been designed to provide you with choice and support. At United Disability Care, we believe that you should only use a Service Provider that provide you the best support – and we hope that you choose us.

Information about your NDIS pathway and how United Disability Care can assist you in your service support

My First Plan

Your NDIS First Plan is the start of a lifelong relationship with the NDIA. Your NDIS Planner will be initially focused on continuity of your existing support when transitioning to the scheme.
With thousands of people with disability transitioning to the NDIS, the First Plan aids in the simplification of the transition and has been designed to allow swift entry into the scheme. Your First Plan will be finalised after your Planning Meeting.
The implementation of the First Plan, allows clients adequate time to assess their needs, develop goals and explore the available options for their next plan.

Your next plan may include additional supports that provide you the opportunity to explore options to get involved in your local community such as sports clubs and community groups.

Plan Management (Financial Management)

You can use the services of a registered Plan Management provider who can assist you in making payments on your behalf to the people and organisations that support your plan.
Plan Management is funded as part of your NDIS plan and will not take away any funding allocated to you. To get more information about Plan Management support, contact us today and we will provide more information to help you make these choices. You can also click through to the services section on our website.

Starting My Plan with United Disability Care

Once your plan is approved and you receive your funding, all previous
funding for your disability supports will be stopped effective immediately. Therefore, to ensure your existing services continue as per normal, it’s
important to let United Disability Care know that your plan has been
approved as soon as you receive it.
Depending on your situation there are a range of people who can help you implement your plan and support you to start receiving supports. You can start your plan on your own if you are self-managed or with the support of a United Disability Care Support Coordinator.
Our Support Coordinators assist you in strengthening your ability to coordinate and implement your plan, helping you to boost your formal and informal network and coordinate a range of both funded and mainstream supports that you choose.
Your United Disability Care Support Coordinator will assist you in achieving your plan goals, through the provision of:

Service Agreement development
Fund management
Service referral and community linkage
Resolve queries and concerns

Reviewing My Plan

Before you start your Plan Review, it can be helpful for you to explore options to get involved in your local community through activities such as sporting clubs, local theatres,
special interest groups and community gardening.

The below steps should be considered when reviewing your NDIS plan:
Think about your life now. What supports are currently helping you and which ones are not.
Identify your strengths, interests, opportunities and challenges.
Consider your current informal, community and main stream supports.
Think about your future goals. What do you want to achieve?

Write the above points down and schedule a meeting with your United Disability Care Service Leader in anticipation of your review as this may help with your preparation.
As a Participant of the NDIS and a member of the United Disability Care family we will support you during your Plan Review.

We knew our son, Michael, would be eligible for support through NDIS, but had no idea how, or where, to start. We were so fortunate to be introduced to United Disability Care, and Greg O’Donnell. We found Greg to be genuinely caring, and he clearly had comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the entire process. He met with us, and Michael, and took immediate ownership. Greg’s diligence and availability made us feel at all times that Michael was his number one priority! We have been extremely happy with the outcome. Michael’s plan will be managed by UDC’s Colleen Reid. Already, we are so impressed with Colleen. Like Greg, she is proactively going the extra mile to ensure the very best outcome for Michael.

David and Elga Dyer

Parents

Testimonials from Clients and their Families

I just wanted to say that we were very lucky to have Greg O'Donnell help us with the planning stage and the interview for my son James. There is no doubt in my mind that we would not achieved the outcome we did get if Greg wasn’t a professional person who understood the needs we had, and how to transpose that into NDIS speak. Greg’s significant knowledge and understanding of what we could do for James helped immensely and he took a personal interest in our success making this tough time bearable.

I would like to pass on my heartfelt thanks to Greg O'Donnell (affectionately known as G.O.D.! - in more ways than one!) for his very caring, professional and diligent processing of our daughter's trip through the application for her NDIS program. Nothing at all was too much trouble and Greg willingly embedded himself into the project as if we were the only client on the company's books. His devotion to his position comes from his own personal experiences, which no-one should ever be put through

Both my mother and I couldn't recommend both Greg O'Donnell and Sarah O'Brien highly enough. The relief they have offer us both during one of the most stressful times of our lives has been absolutely huge. We will both be forever grateful to their ongoing support

I am the brother and Carer for my sister Tina a middle aged woman with an intellectual disability. With a recent change of circumstances she has struggled emotionally, mentally, physically. Greg O’Donnell set the wheels in motion to help our family. He has been instrumental assisting through the NDIS process, arranging referrals and always making himself available to us. He is empathetic compassionate and caring. He has genuine determination and enthusiasm for disability support. I highly recommend Greg.

I want to bring to your attention the great support received from Greg O’Donnell in helping me navigate through the intricacies of the NDIS. We knew my son was eligible for support through NDIS however had no real idea how to go about applying for funding support. Greg initially helped my Son Matthew and I articulate clearly what goals we had for him. This in turn helped us more clearly identify the support required and the subsequent funding application.

I have an adult son who has Cerebral Palsy. Because I am in my seventies, while this is very hard for both of us, I feel I have to start looking into how I go about finding Troy a lovely home for him to live happily and independently in the future. I have never used respite so I have cared for Troy all his life, and loved it. This is a very tough decision for me to make but I have to think of Troy's future. I got on the internet and I phoned and spoke to Greg O'Donnell. I have now spoken to him twice and found him wonderful. I was struggling with all that is involved with finding the right way to go about getting Troy set up. The first time I spoke to Greg, because he totally understands how and what I am feeling, I felt like I could say and ask him anything and he understood. It's is very very difficult letting go of someone you know needs you so much. But I do believe this has to be done and Troy will eventually love his independence. While this is very hard for me, Greg is so easy to talk to he has given me the confidence and guidance to go down the right track for my boy. I would just like to say a very big thank you to Greg for giving me the feeling of not being alone on my journey ahead with my boy. Thank you so much Greg O'Donnell.